Jamming and hacking with sophisticated deployment of electronic warfare equipment are major strengths of the Russian defense forces which could threaten NATO aircraft, GPS-guided weapons and soldiers on the ground. The Russian troops with its tanks, artillery and other heavy weapons with electronic warfare can outsmart the British army warfare tactics
Zen Technologies has been selected by Egypt to provide range of training equipment including smart target systems for its military. The order worth about Rs 30 crore (US $4
Raytheon is providing precision munitions for firepower, a smart bomb rack that can be maintained on the fly and an advanced landing system to ensure successful missions for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. “Raytheon has been involved since Day One,” said Tom Copeman, vice president of business development for the company's Air Warfare Systems product line
A UK Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft has successfully fired a SPEAR air-to-surface precision strike weapon for the first time in a flight trial conducted from BAE Systems site in Warton, Lancashire. The SPEAR missile is being developed to meet the UKs Selective Precision Effects At Range Capability 3 (SPEAR Cap 3) requirement for the UKs F-35 Lightning II aircraft, with the potential to equip Typhoon
Saab, the Swedish Air Force and Swedens Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have successfully integrated the MBDA Meteor BVRAAM missile on to the Gripen fighter. Known in Swedish terms as MS20, this upgrade is the latest step in Gripens process of constant capability expansion
Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC) has recently been awarded two key contracts to supply its high-performance avionics systems for the AN-124 transport aircraft operated by Antonov Airlines as well as for the AN-148/158/178 aircraft. Under the terms of the first contract, Esterline CMC Electronics will supply its CMA-9000 Flight Management System (FMS), CMA-5024 GPS Sensor and MFD-2068 Multi-Function Display in a dual configuration for the upgrade of seven AN-124 aircraft
Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC) has been awarded a contract by Pilatus to supply its advanced cockpit avionics for the Royal Australian Air Force fleet of 49 PC-21 turboprop trainer aircraft. Esterline CMC will supply the Cockpit Displays, dual Flight Management Systems (FMS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) Landing System Sensors as well as the Head-Up Display (HUD) sub-system, the company made the announcement at the Farnborough International Airshow Monday
Saab has offered to design, develop, manufacture and maintain Gripen NG multi-role fighter aircraft in India through transfer of technology. Saab has also set out a plan within Indias Make in India initiative, which will include transfer of technology; setting up of an aerospace eco-system in India, including a manufacturing facility; creation of a local supplier base; employment of a well-trained Indian workforce in engineering and manufacturing, the company said in a statement Wednesday
Scientists at Australian Catholic Universitys School of Exercise Science reportedly developed a formula based on submarine and guided missile technology to reduce injury and improve performance among sportsmen. According to a report by WVXU, "smart algorithms," based on missile technology are implanted in newly-developed wearables and were tested on Australian cricket players
The Indian Army attempting a major rework of weapons design and procurement involving both industry and academia in its long-term perspective plan by setting up a design bureau for indigenization. “The idea is to bring together academic institutions and the industry to develop indigenous knowhow